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  • Page 1 FA-PC VPC Series VPC-2000 User’s Manual CONTEC CO.,LTD.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Keyboard specification ........................13 Mouse specification ......................... 14 CHAPTER３ HARDWARE SETUP Before Using the VPC-2000 for the First Time............... 15 Hardware setup ........................... 16 ◆Removing the top cover and drive bay................16 ◆Locations and settings of internal connectors and jumpers ......... 19 ◆Jumper setting ........................
  • Page 4 Factory default setting........................54 ◆MAIN.............................55 ◆Advanced.............................55 ◆Boot.............................59 ◆Security.............................60 ◆Chipset............................60 ◆Exit.............................62 CHAPTER５ EACH COMPONENT FUNCTION Component name............................63 ◆VPC-2000 front view ......................63 ◆VPC-2000 rear view ........................64 Component Function..........................65 ◆Keyboard interface ........................65 ◆Mouse interface........................65 ◆Serial port interface ......................66 ◆CRT interface...........................67 ◆DVI interface...........................68 ◆Printer port interface ......................69 ◆Reset switch..........................70...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER６ SOFTWARE UTIRITY Driver DVD ............................77 Various drivers ..........................78 IO-Lib(NT) ............................78 RAS tool ............................... 84 ◆Watch-Dog Timer (WDT) Setting..................88 ◆Hardware monitor ........................89 ◆General purpose input ......................92 ◆General purpose output......................93 Hardware RAID monitoring tool ..................... 94 ◆Setup ............................
  • Page 6 Introduction ◆Switch setting........................124 ◆Internal LED status ......................125 Hardware RAID setup........................126 ◆Operation flow........................126 ◆For the error.........................128 ◆RAID setup when replacing the HDD ................129 ◆Hot-swap...........................130 OS recovery setting........................131 FAQ・Troubleshooting........................132 ◆FAQ.............................132 ◆Troubleshooting........................133 CHAPTER９ LIST OF OPTIONS User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter１ Introduction

    Chapter１ Introduction About the Product The VPC-2000 series is a BTO industrial PC that is equipped with either an Intel® Core i7 860 (2.8GHz), Core i5 660 (3.33GHz), or Pentium G6950 (2.8GHz). The Intel® Q57 chipset with DDR3 memory (2GB or 4GB) provides a system with extreme computing and graphics performance.

  • Page 8: Commodity Model

    Chapter１ Introduction ◆Commodity model VPC-2000 model rule ・Model name VPC-2000 ・Type name 1 B 1 0 X X ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ① Power-supply ⑧ RAID (Mirroring) : Standard specification (Made in foreign countries)

  • Page 9: Customer Support

    CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products. CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF. ■Note! For product information Contact your retailer if you have any technical question about a CONTEC product or need its price, delivery time, or estimate information.

  • Page 10: How To Obtain Service

    For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where purchased before returning any product. * No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.

  • Page 11: Handling Precautions

    ・ Be sure to unplug the power cable from a wall outlet before plugging or unplugging a extension board or any connector. ・ CONTEC reserves the right to refuse to service a product modified by the user. ・ In the event of failure or abnormality (foul smells or excessive heat generation), unplug the power cord immediately and contact your retailer.
  • Page 12 ・ No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD. ・ CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this document. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 13: Chapter２ About The Product

    Chapter２ About the product Chapter２ About the product Specification Functional specification System Specification ※2 ・Intel Core i7 860 ---------------------------- 2.8GHz ※1 ・Intel Core i5 660 ---------------------------- 3.33GHz ・Intel Pentium G6950 --------------------------- 2.8GHz Chipset Intel Q57 / ICH10DO BIOS AMI BIOS ※1 Memory 2048MB（1024MB×2）, 4096MB（1024MB×4）(DDR3 SDRAM DIMM)
  • Page 14 Chapter２ About the product Ambient specification Operating temperature／humidity 5～40℃／20～80％RH（No condensation） Storage temperature／humidity -20℃～60℃／5～80％RH（No condensation） Floating dust particles／ Not to be excessive／None Corrosive gases Contact discharge Static ／ ± 4 K V ( E N 6 1 0 0 0 - 4 - 2 L e v e l 2 , I E C 1 0 0 0 - 4 - 2 L e v e l 2 electricity Line-noise Atmospheric discharge...

  • Page 15: Physical Dimensions

    Chapter２ About the product Physical dimensions VPC-2000 [mm] Figure 2.1 VPC-2000 User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 Chapter２ About the product At installation the wall mount stand of VPC-2000 (horizontal installation) [mm] Figure 2.2 At installation the wall mount stand of VPC-2000 (horizontal installation) User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 Chapter２ About the product At installation the wall mount stand of VPC-2000 (Vertical installation) [mm] Figure 2.3 At installation the wall mount stand of VPC-2000 (Vertical installation) User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Block Chart

    Chapter２ About the product Motherboard Block chart Figure 2.4 Motherboard Block chart User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Keyboard Specification

    USB (PS/2 Conversion connector attachment) Length of cable(mm) 1500mm ～ 1700mm It becomes optional of VPC-2000 in the keyboard. Please inquire details like the specification etc. of the keyboard separately. Moreover, the above-mentioned keyboard becomes a standard off the subject.

  • Page 20: Mouse Specification

    39.5mm x 117mm x 62.1mm Tracking Resolution 460dpi Environment Dustproof/Waterproof/Dripproof Non-correspondence specification It becomes optional of VPC-2000 in the mouse. Please inquire details like the specification etc. of the mouse separately. Moreover, the above-mentioned mouse becomes a standard off the subject. User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter３ Hardware Setup

    BIOS settings to their default values. (See Chapter 4, “Exit tab”.) If your VPC-2000 is a Windows preinstalled model, be sure to connect the keyboard and mouse to it before turning the poer on for the first time.

  • Page 22: Hardware Setup

    Chapter３ Hardware setup Hardware setup ・ Before you start, be sure that the power is turned off. ・ For internal hard disk models, ensure that physical jolts are avoided. ・ Remove only those screws that are explained. Do not move any other screw. ◆Removing the top cover and drive bay (1) Remove the top cover.
  • Page 23 Chapter３ Hardware setup (2) Open the Front Cover. Push on the latch and remove the front front horizontally. Figure 3.2 Opening the front cover When you install/remove a front bezel, take sufficient care to avoid contact with the front LED. Contact may damage the front LED.
  • Page 24 Chapter３ Hardware setup (3) After remove four screws, the bracket for the extension board. The four screws Figure 3.3 Removing the extension board bracket User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Locations And Settings Of Internal Connectors And Jumpers

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Locations and settings of internal connectors and jumpers Once you have removed the case cover, the bracket for the extension board, and the drive bay unit, you will be able to see the connectors and jumpers as illustrated below. Figure 3.4 Locations and setting of jumpers and connectors inside the top cover User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 Chapter３ Hardware setup Table 3.1 Jumper setting Name Function Factory Setting Reference page Remarks JCOMS1 CMOS clear setting 1-2 Short State usually JMECLR1 JMECLR1 setting 1-2 Short ※1 JROMCLR1 ROM clear setting 1-2 Short State usually JSETCOM3 COM3 port setting 2-4,3-5,810,9-11,14-16, ※1 (RS-232C)

  • Page 27: Jumper Setting

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Jumper setting ■CMOS clear setting：JCMOS1 CMOS Clear will reset the contents of the CMOS to initial BIOS values. Clearing the CMOS will not reset the clock. Table 3.3 CMOS clear setting JCMOS1 Function State usually (Factory default setting) CMOS clear Always set CMOS Clear with the AC cable unplugged, and before reconnecting the power, restore it to its normal setting.
  • Page 28 Chapter３ Hardware setup ■ROM clear setting：JROMCLR1 It is possible to start by invalidating the BIOS setting because pin 2 and pin 3 are shorted and the system is started. If the system doesn’t start, please try this setting. Please set the CMOS again when the system starts. Table 3.5 ROM clear setting JROMCLR1 Function...
  • Page 29 Chapter３ Hardware setup ■COM3 RS-232C/485 terminator：JRS3 Table 3.7 COM3 terminator setting : JRS3 JRS3 終端抵抗 機能 State usually None (Factory default setting) It is It is It is It is User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Mother Board Internal Connector

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Mother board internal connector ■ATX power-supply connector: EATXPWR1/ATX12V1 Connect the ATX power connector, observing the correct orientation. EATXPWR1: ATX 24 pin connector ATX12V1: ATX 12V power-supply connector Figure 3.5 ATX power-supply connector Table 3.7 EATXPWR1 SIGNAL SIGNAL +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V...
  • Page 31 Chapter３ Hardware setup ■Fan power supply connector: CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 Connectors for connecting a cooling fan. A fan with a speed sensor can be used. CPU_FAN1 SYS_FAN1 Figure 3.6 Fan power supply connector Table 3.9 CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1 SIGNAL +12V SENSOR CONTROL User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Chapter３ Hardware setup ■Digital I/O connector：DIO_CN1 This connects to the digital I/O connector at the rear of the main unit. For details, refer to Chapter 5 ”Functions of Each Unit” - “Digital I/O Interface”. Figure 3.7 Digital I/O connector Table 3.10 DIO_CN1 SIGNAL SIGNAL +12V...
  • Page 33 Connectors for connecting the USB connector on the front panel of the case with an USB extension bracket. For the VPC-2000 series, the bracket is already connected to the USB connector on the front panel by a special cable. USB5,6 USB9,10 Figure 3.8 Internal USB Connector...
  • Page 34 ■Front panel connector: F_PANEL1 A connector for connecting the power switch, reset switch, power LED, HDD LED, etc. at the front of the case. For the VPC-2000 series, they are already connected on the front by a special cable. RESE T SW...
  • Page 35 Chapter３ Hardware setup ■COM port connector: COM3/COM4 These are connected to the COM3 and COM4 connectors at the rear of the main unit. COM3 COM4 Figure 3.10 COM port connector Table 3.13 COM3 RS-232C SIGNAL SIGNAL SOUT Key (No Pin) Table 3.14 COM4 SIGNAL SIGNAL...

  • Page 36: Attaching The Hard Disk

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Attaching the hard disk (1) Remove the removable case from the drive bay. The knob is pulled forward while removing the lock. Lock Figure 3.11 Expanding and replaying the hard disk (1) User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Chapter３ Hardware setup (2) Remove and replace the HDD in the removed 5-inch bay. The four screws Four places of HDD in the bottom are stopped with the screw. Figure 3.12 Attaching the hard disk in the drive bay (2) User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 Chapter３ Hardware setup (3) Reverse the removal procedure and re-insert it. The replacement HDD must be an S-ATA drive. Note the specification. Push it in firmly until it connects to the connector at the back. ※ If the Removable is upper and lower opposite, it cannot be connected.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Replacing the optical drive (1) Remove all cables of the optical drive. Remove all cables. Figure 3.14 Removing all cables of the optical drive (1) User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Chapter３ Hardware setup (2) Remove two screws from the bracket of the optical drive. It moves to horizontal direction, and it detaches it to the vertical direction. It moves to horizontal direction, and it detaches it to the vertical The two screws direction.

  • Page 41: Attaching The Expansion Memory

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Attaching the expansion memory (1) Insert expansion memory into the memory slot. For DIMM A and DIMM B, use memory compliant with the specification. DIMM B1 DIMM B2 DIMM A1 DIMM A2 Figure 3.17 Attaching the expansion memory (2) Lock the memory into the slot.

  • Page 42: Attaching The Extension Board

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Attaching the extension board (1) After unscrew the screw, remove the slot cover in the back of the chassis. Screws Figure 3.19 Removing the slot cover (2) The extension board is installed, and it fixes with the screw. Push in the extension board securely as far as it will go.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Front Fan Unit

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Replacing the front fan unit (1) Unscrew and remove the front fan unit. The two screws Figure 3.21 Removing the front fan User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Dustproof Filter

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Replacing the dustproof filter (1) After push the fan braket hole, remove the dustproof filter. Push Figure 3.22 Replacing the dustproof filter (2) Reverse the removal procedure and re-insert it. ※During attaching the dustproof filter, ensure that the upper and lower it. User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Replacing the CMOS battery (1) After remove the front bezel, Remove the CMOS battery. Figure 3.23 Removing the CMOS battery (2) The exchanged CMOS battery is prepared and attached. Confirm the positive and negative poler, and insert the battery. －...

  • Page 46: Option: Attaching The Horizontal Installation Bracket

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Option: Attaching the horizontal installation bracket (1) Secure horizontal installation brackets with the four supplied screws. 【horizontal installation】 【Vertical installation】 Figure 3.25 Removing the horizontal installation bracket After attaching the stand, horizontal installation brackets are secured to the chassis.

  • Page 47: Fg Connection

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆FG connection (1) Remove the screw. The screw (2) Connect the FG cable with the removed screw. User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Installation Requirements

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Installation requirements In order to enjoy reliable use of the VPC-2000 series, maintain the following conditions. ■Installable directions Please do not use by the following installations, and do not set it up in other directions. 【Vertical installation】...
  • Page 49 Chapter３ Hardware setup ■Space between the main unit and its surroundings The main unit of the VPC-2000 series is equipped with air vents and fans for regulating temperature. In order to ensure space for air vents and cables, keep distance described in the following between the front/rear and surrounding equipment, walls, etc.

  • Page 50: Removing The Dio Pins

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Removing the DIO pins This cover is used for protecting the DIO pins. (1) Removing the DIO cover screws Remove the two screws anchoring the chassis to the DIO cover and remove the DIO cover. The two screws Figure 3.28 Removing the DIO cover (2) Attaching the DIO pin cover Reverse the procedure of removing the DIO pin cover and attach it.

  • Page 51: Option: Attaching And Removing The Mirror Card

    Chapter３ Hardware setup ◆Option: Attaching and removing the mirror card (1) Remove all cables and such connected to the mirror card. Figure 3.29 Removing all cables ※Starting from the left, the Serial-ATA cables from the upper HDD, lower HDD, motherboard, and power supply. ※During connection, ensure that the Serial-ATA cables of the upper and lower HDDs are not reversed.
  • Page 52 Chapter３ Hardware setup (2) After remove the front fan, remove four screws anchoring the mirror card. The four screws Figure 3.30 Removing four screws anchoring the mirror card (3) Remove the mirror card. Figure 3.31 Removing the mirror card (4) Assembly is the reverse of removal. ※During attaching, ensure that the direction and the upper and lower the mirror card.

  • Page 53: Chapter４ Bios Setup

    Chapter４ BIOS setup Chapter４ BIOS setup BIOS setup sets various setting during startup. When using the system for the first time, besure to run BIOS setup. Once set up, the specified details will be backed up. Do not change items not described in this document. The system may become unstable and may not start up.

  • Page 54: Key Operation

    Chapter４ BIOS setup Key operation This section provides a list of major key-bound functions during setup. Table 4.1 Key operation list Function Up Arrow Move to the previous item Down Arrow Move to the next item Left Arrow Move to the item on the left (menu bar) Right Arrow Move to the item on the right (menu bar) Main Menu：Quit without saving changes Submenus：Exit Current page to the next higher...

  • Page 55: Main Window

    <Enter> key or the <Y> key. ◆Setting of the date and time In order to set the date and time of the calendar clock on the VPC-2000 series, follow the following steps. 1. Select “System Time” or “System Date” item from “Main” tab.

  • Page 56: Setting Of The Start Password

    Chapter４ BIOS setup Setting of the start password After setting a startup password, you must enter the password when you run the setup utility and boot the system. The password can protect system information and files, limiting their use by other users. Once you register a password, you will not able to clear password features without the password.

  • Page 57: Release Of Setted The Password

    Chapter４ BIOS setup 6. Set timing that password is demanded by “Password Check” Options are “Setup” and “Always” and select them arbitrarity. Password Check setting Operation Setup When setup utility starts Always When setup utility starts and system boot 7. After setting the desired order, press the <Esc> key and return to the Main window. 8.

  • Page 58: Changing To The Device Boot Order

    Chapter４ BIOS setup Changing to the device boot order It is possible to change device boot order. 1st Boot Device [CD/DVD:P0-Optiarc] 2nd Boot Device [SATA:PM-Hitachi HD] 1. Select “Boot Device Priority” menu from “Boot” tab. 2. Change the settings for “1st Boot Device”, “2nd Boot Device”, and etc… . 3.

  • Page 59: Setting For The Power On (At Power Operation) By The Ac Power-Supply Turning On

    Chapter４ BIOS setup Setting for the power on (AT power operation) by the AC power-supply turning on Lan1 Controller [Enabled] LAN1 Option-ROM [Disabled] Resume On LAN1 [Disasbled] LAN2 Controller [Enabled] LAN2 Option-ROM [Disabled] HAD Controller [Enabled] SLP_A4# Min. Assertion Width [4 to 5 seconds] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power On]...

  • Page 60: Factory Default Setting

    Chapter４ BIOS setup Factory default setting This section describes the CMOS Setup Utility’s factory default settings. By selecting “Load Optimal Defaults” in the Exit tab of the CMOS Setup Utility, you can restore our factory settings. For operational instructions, follow the following steps.

  • Page 61: Main

    Chapter４ BIOS setup ◆MAIN AMI BIOS Version :**.**.** Build Data :**/**/** :******** Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz Speed :2800MHz Count System Memory Size :2008MB System Time [**:**:**] System Data [*** **/**/****] ※ As the Main tab differ according to date and PC configuration, the above figure is a sample.
  • Page 62 Chapter４ BIOS setup ■CPU Configuration Manufacturer :Intel Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 860 @ 2.80GHz Frequency :2.80GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :256 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Chace L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status :Unlocked (Min:09,Max:21) Ratio Actual Value :21 Ratio CMOS Setting [21] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]...
  • Page 63 Chapter４ BIOS setup ■SuperIO Configuration WatchDog Function [Disabled] OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP & EPP] EPP Version [1.9] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Serial Port3 Adress [CA0]...
  • Page 64 Chapter４ BIOS setup ■ACPI Configuration General ACPI Configuration Chipset ACPI Configuration ●General ACPI Configuration Syspend mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ●Chipset ACPI Configuration APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled] High Performance Event Timer [Disabled] ■AHCI Configuration [Enabled] AHCI BIOS Support AHCI Port1 [Not Detected] AHCI Port2 [Not Detected] AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]...

  • Page 65: Boot

    Chapter４ BIOS setup ■USB Configuration Module Version – 2.24.5-13.4 USB Devices Enabled : 2 Hubs, 1 Drive Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Legacy USB1.1 HC Support [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration ■Trunsted Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] ■PCIPnP Clear NVRAM...

  • Page 66: Security

    Chapter４ BIOS setup ■Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [CD/DVD:P0-Optiarc] ◆Security Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] ◆Chipset North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Intel AMT Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration ME Subsystem Configuration VE Subsystem Configuration...
  • Page 67 Chapter４ BIOS setup ■North Configuration IMC Type : *Field Family IMC Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Fast MRC [Disabled] PCI MMIO Allocation : 4GB To 3072MB DRAM FreQuency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Auto] Memory Hole [Disabled] DRAM Margin Ranks [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PCIE/PCI]...

  • Page 68: Exit

    Chapter４ BIOS setup ■Intel AMT Configuration Intel AMT Support [Enabled] Force IDER [Disabled] Force SOL [Disabled] Unconfigure AMT/ME [Disabled] Activate Remote Assistance [Disabled] MEB# Ctrl+P Delay (Seconds) [ 0] ■Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] ■ME Subsystem Configuration Boot Block HECI Message [Disabled] HECI Message [Enabled]...

  • Page 69: Chapter５ Each Component Function

    Chapter５ Each component function Chapter５ Each component function Component name ◆VPC-2000 front view Optical drive unit cover Power seitch Reset switch POWER LED Hardware mirroring LED HDD LED ※Please refer to Chapter 8 for details. User LED1 USB 2.0 User LED2...

  • Page 70: Vpc-2000 Rear View

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆VPC-2000 rear view Digital I/O connector Printer port connector USB connector COM4 FG terminal COM3 Motherboard interface Mouse connector COM2 Ethernet connector LINE IN LINE OUT MIC IN COM1 USB connector Keyboard connector User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Component Function

    Chapter５ Each component function Component Function ◆Keyboard interface A connector for connecting a keyboard is provided. Connector name is KB(6Pin mini-DIN). Table 5.1 Keyboard connector ピン番号 機能 Pin No. Function K.B DATA N.C. K.B CLOCK N.C. ◆Mouse interface A connector for connecting a mouse is provided. Connector name is MOUSE(6Pin mini-DIN). Table 5.2 Mouse connector ピン番号...

  • Page 72: Serial Port Interface

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆Serial port interface < RS-232C port (COM1,COM2,COM3,COM4)> Three RS-232C-compliant serial port connectors are provided. Resources can be either assigned or reserved for each port independently through BIOS setup (see Chapter 4). Table 5.3 SERIAL1, 2 I/O address、interrupt I/O Address Interrupt 3F8h...

  • Page 73: Crt Interface

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆CRT interface A connector for connecting a CRT is provided. Connector name is VGA(15PinD-SUB). Table 5.5 CRT connector Connector D-SUB 15 Pin (FEMALE) Pin No. Function Pin No. Function VCC_TMDS GREEN BLUE DDC_DAT HSYNC VSYNC DDC_CLK User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Dvi Interface

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆DVI interface A connector for connecting a DVI is provided. Connector name is DVI(29Pin DVI-I). Table 5.6 DVI connector Connector DVI-I 29 Pin (FEMALE) Pin No. Function Pin No. Function Pin No. Function TMDS 2- TMDS 1/3 Shield TMDS 5+ TMDS 2+ TMDS 3-...

  • Page 75: Printer Port Interface

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆Printer port interface One printer port interface is provided. Resources can be either assigned or reserved through BIOS setup (see Chapter 4). Table 5.7 Printer port and I/O address I/O Address Interrupt DMA 0 IRQ 5 DMA 1 IRQ 7 DMA 3...

  • Page 76: Reset Switch

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆Reset switch Push this button when resetting hardware. ◆Power switch Push this button at power-on. In order to turn off the power forcibly, hold it down for four seconds or longer. ◆USB port Six USB interfaces are provided. Table 5.9 USB connector 信号名...

  • Page 77: Ethernet

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆Ethernet The VPC-2000 is equipped with two channels for Ethernet. ・Network type : 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T ・Transmission speed : 10M/100M/1000Mbps ・Max. network path length : 100m/segment ・Controller : Intel 82578 Gigabit Ethernet (LAN1) Intel 82583V Gigabit Ethernet (LAN2) * 1000Mbps operation requires a cable of category 5E or greater.

  • Page 78: Digital I/O Interface

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆Digital I/O interface This interface controls digital I/O with two rows of six pins (JDIO1, JDIO2). Among the eight DIO pins, two output pins (02, 03) are used for the user LED on the front. The digital I/O interface is internally insulated. Table 5.11 Digital I/O Connector JDIO1 JDIO2...
  • Page 79 Internal equivalent circuit chart of the remote power and the remote reset VPC-2000 internal VPC-2000 external Example of customer construction circuit External I/O connection VPC-2000 internal equivalent circuit diagram VPC-2000 external VPC-2000 internal Example of customer construction circuit User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Audio Interface

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆Audio interface The Audio interface. is provided. Table 5.12 Audio connector Bule Green Pink Pin No. Signal name Blue Line-In Green Line-Out Pink Mic-In User’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Floppy Disk Interface

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆Floppy disk interface The floppy disk interface is provided. Table 5.13 Floppy disk connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Key (No Pin) Index- MOTA- DSA- FDIR- STEP- WDATA- WGATE- Track 0- Write Protect- Read Data- Head Select- Diskette Change-...

  • Page 82: Serial Ata Interface

    Chapter５ Each component function ◆Serial ATA interface Six serial ATA port interfaces are provided. Table 5.14 Serial ATA connector Pin No. Signal name User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Chapter６ Software Utirity

    Chapter６ Software utirity Chapter６ Software utirity This chapter describes the driver DVD included with the VPC-2000 series. This driver DVD includes drivers and software necessary for the VPC-2000 series. This driver DVD does not provide Autorun functionality. Install drivers and software manually through Windows Explorer after inserting this driver DVD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive.

  • Page 84: Various Drivers

    Chapter６ Software utirity Various drivers Install chipset, graphics, LAN, audio, and security chip drivers in the “Drivers” folder. Since the driver to install depends on which OS is used, install the drivers appropriate for your OS. IO-Lib(NT) The general purpose I/O driver can be installed using the “LZF826IO_312R.EXE” in the “IO-Lib(NT)”...
  • Page 85 Chapter６ Software utirity 4.Language select Select a language and click “Next”. 5.Setup Click “Next”. User’s Manual...
  • Page 86 Chapter６ Software utirity 6.Choose destination location Specify a destination folder for installation and click “Next”. 7.Program folder After specifying the program folder, click “Next”. User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 Chapter６ Software utirity 8.Completion Click “Finish”. After clicking “Finish”, restart the PC. Install of IO-Lib(NT) has been completed. User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 Chapter６ Software utirity Set it up according to the following procedure after IO-Lib installed. 9.Starting the IO-Lib(NT) Selects “Start menu” – “All Programs” – “CONTEC API-PAC(W32)” – “IO-LIB(W32)” – “IO-LIB Configuration” to start IO-Lib Configuration. 10.IO-Lib(W95/NT) Configuration Click “OK”. User’s Manual...
  • Page 89 Chapter６ Software utirity 11.Set registration Click “OK”. 12.Completion Click “OK”. After clicking “OK”, restart the PC. Setup of IO-Lib(NT) has been completed. User’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Ras Tool

    Chapter６ Software utirity RAS tool The RAS tool can be installed using the “TinySetup.msi” in the “TinyRAS” folder. Set it up according to the following procedure. 1.Setup Click “Next”. 2. Select installation folder Select the installation destination and one of the RAS user options. Click “Next”. User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 Chapter６ Software utirity 3.Confirm installation Click “Next”. 4.Install Installation is in progress. Completion takes some time. Wait for a while. User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 Install of RAS tool has been completed. Set it up according to the following procedure after RAS tool installed. 6. Selecting the registry Selects “Start menu” – “All Programs” – “CONTEC” – “Config” – “VPC-2000” to execute the registry. User’s Manual...
  • Page 93 Chapter６ Software utirity 7. Registry addition Click “Next”. 8. Completion Click “OK”. After clicking “OK”, restart the PC. Setup of RAS tool has been completed. User’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Watch-Dog Timer (Wdt) Setting

    Inport library TinyRAS.lib DLL file TinyRAS.dll The header file and the library file are stored in the place specified when TinyRas is installed. （ Initial storage place： c:\ Program Files\CONTEC\TinyRAS\ ） Example programming #include “TinyRAS.h” int main ( void ){ tRasWdtmr(10);...

  • Page 95: Hardware Monitor

    TinyRAS.dll The header file and the library file are stored in the place specified when TinyRas is installed. （ Initial storage place： c:\ Program Files\CONTEC\TinyRAS\ ） ・CPU temperature values given by the hardware monitoring function installed in the VPC-1000 series will vary according to the stepping of the installed CPU.
  • Page 96 Chapter６ Software utirity /*+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Values obtained through the hardware monitoring function ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++*/ typedef struct { DWORD f_cpu; CPU Fan DWORD f_sys; chassis Fan DWORD f_misc1; Other Fan1 DWORD f_misc2; Other Fan2 float t_cpu; CPU Temperature float t_sys; System Temperture float t_misc;...
  • Page 97 Chapter６ Software utirity Example programming #include <stdio.h> #include <string.h> #include “TinyRAS.h” int main ( void ){ HMVAL val; (void)memset(&val, 0, sizeof(val)); (void)tRasHwMon(&val); printf("CPUtemperature %.1f℃\n", val.t_cpu) ; printf("CPUvoltage %.1f[V]\n", val.v_cpu) ; printf("CPUFan %d[rpm]\n", val.f_cpu) ; return 0 ; Set the threshold value optionally. (例: Sound an alarm for excessive temperatures, etc…) User’s Manual...

  • Page 98: General Purpose Input

    TinyRAS.lib DLL file TinyRAS.dll The header file and the library file are stored in the place specified when TinyRas is installed. （ Initial storage place： c:\ Program Files\CONTEC\TinyRAS\ ） Example programming #include <stdio.h> #include “TinyRAS.h” int main ( void ){ BYTE dat=0;...

  • Page 99: General Purpose Output

    TinyRAS.lib DLL file TinyRAS.dll The header file and the library file are stored in the place specified when TinyRas is installed. （ Initial storage place： c:\ Program Files\CONTEC\TinyRAS\ ） Example programming #include “TinyRAS.h” int main ( void ){ BYTE dat=0;...

  • Page 100: Hardware Raid Monitoring Tool

    ← To install this utility, refer to this chapter “Software Utility”. ・TinyRAS ← To install this utility, refer to this chapter “Software Utility”. The latest version utirity downloads from CONTEC web site. ◆Setup The hardware raid monitoring tool can be installed using the “hwRaid.msi” in the “HWRAID”...
  • Page 101 Chapter６ Software utirity 2.Select installation folder Select the installation destination and one of the monitoring tool user options. Click “Next”. 3.Install Installation is in progress. Completion takes some time. Wait for a while. User’s Manual...

  • Page 102: Specification

    Chapter６ Software utirity 4. Complete Click “Close”. Click “Close”. After clicking “Close”, restart the PC. Install of the monitoring tool has been completed. ◆Specification Table 6.1 Tool Functional Specification Function Default operate Setting range Status Watch interval 10min 1 ～ 65535（sec） supervision ※1 State...

  • Page 103: Starting The Monitoring Tool

    Chapter６ Software utirity ◆Starting the monitoring tool Execute hwRaid.exe. Optional strings can be specified through the command prompt or the shortcut to hwRaid.exe. ※ For command options, refer to the information under“Command Options”. Figure 6.1 Starting the monitoring tool ◆Exit the monitoring tool Right-click on the system tray icon to exit the utility.

  • Page 104: Status

    Chapter６ Software utirity ◆Status When “View Status” is selected, the following dialog appears. （This is the same as the screen displayed through command option /status/dialog.） MODEL, SERIAL, and FIRM items are only displayed when the status Progress bar indicating the progress of rebuilding (%) Figure 6.3 Status ◆Version...

  • Page 105: Automatic Start

    Chapter６ Software utirity ◆Automatic start When Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro and Windows XP Embedded is used, create a shortcut to hwRaid.exe in the following folder. [Start memu]→[All programs]→[Startup] User’s Manual...

  • Page 106: Command Option

    Chapter６ Software utirity ◆Command option You can modify operation through the following command options. Table 6.2 Command option Option Content of operation Displays only a dialog for status checks without staying resident in the system tray. This dialog is identical to the one which can be displayed /status through the system tray icon.

  • Page 107: Log Functional

    Chapter６ Software utirity ◆Log functional [Event log] The log is output to the event viewer application. Table 6.3 Event log Status Item State Reading error the drive １ Warning Reading error the drive ２ The drive 1 in fault The drive 2 in fault Error The drive 1 and 2 in fault Unknown error...
  • Page 108 Chapter６ Software utirity [Notes] At output of the Event log and text log, Error dialog might be displayed. Figure 6.5 Error dialog When error dialog is displayed, checks along the log output. ・Event log output Checks the log setting by the property of event log application. ・Text log output Checks the log output destination.

  • Page 109: Api Library Specification

    Chapter６ Software utirity ◆API library Specification GetRaidStatus and GetRaidProgress functions allow you to get the status of hardware RAIDs. Library files are installed in the same directory as the tool. ●GetRaidStatus Table 6.4 RAID status WORD GetRaidStatus( int Port, int *iError); Functional A function to get the operating status of hardware RAIDs.
  • Page 110 Chapter６ Software utirity Return Returns one of the following fixed values. value RAIDSTS_INACCESSIBLE Unable to access the RAID status. refer to iError. RAIDSTS_NORMAL RAID status is normal. RAIDSTS_DRIVE1_BROKEN A problem has occured with Drive 1. RAIDSTS_DRIVE2_BROKEN A problem has occured with Drive 2. RAIDSTS_DRIVE1_REBUILD Drive 1 is being rebuilt.
  • Page 111 Chapter６ Software utirity Table 6.5 RAID progress int GetRaidProgress ( int Port, int *iError) Functional A function to get the progress of rebuilding. Argument The first argument Port Specify the disk number (0 or higher) comprising the RAID. This number can be checked through “Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) in Windows.
  • Page 112 Chapter６ Software utirity User’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Chapter７ Software Raid Setup

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup Chapter７ Software RAID setup This chapter describes software mirroring (RAID1) setup. We only support mirroring. We do not support operation for other RAIDs (RAID0, RAID5, and RAID10). Be aware that functions not supported are outside the scope of the warranty. Software RAIDs are not hot-swappable.

  • Page 114: Main Window

    If the RAID configuration uses system drive, then after clearing it, the OS will be unable to boot. ※The VPC-2000 series does not use this. Recovery Volume Option ：Master drive or Recovery drive can effectively set. ※However, when the kind of the RAID drive is only Recovery, it is possible to set it.

  • Page 115: Create Raid Drive (Mirroring)

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup Create RAID drive (Mirroring) [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: N/A Capacity: ***GB Sync: N/A Create Volume [ HELP ] Choose the RAID level: RAID 0: Stripes data (performance). RAID 1: Mirror data (redundancy).
  • Page 116 Chapter７ Software RAID setup The number of HDDs necessary for setting “RAID1(Mirror)” for the “RAID Level” setting is two. If only two HDDs are connected, the “Disks” setting cannot be selected, so go to step 7. If more than two HDDs are connected, it will be necessary to set up the HDDs comprising a mirroring RAID drive on the following screen, so proceed to step 4.

  • Page 117: Delete Raid Drive (Mirroring)

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup Delete RAID drive (Mirroring) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable ***** RAID1(Mirror) ***GB ***** [ HELP ] Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETE. (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) [↑↓]Select [ESC]-Previous Menu...

  • Page 118: Software Raid Monitoring Tool(Rapid Storage Technology)

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup Software RAID monitoring tool(Rapid storage technology) Rapid storage technology allows you to monitor the information and status of an existing RAID drive or HDDs comprising a RAID drive. Furthermore, as necessary, it allows creating, deleting and reconfiguring of RAID drives. ◆Rapid storage technology Install When the system is recovered using the bundled recovery media, Rapid storage technology will be installed by default.

  • Page 119: Exiting The Rapid Storage Technology

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup ◆Exiting the Rapid storage technology You can exit Rapid storage technology by clicking “×” on the upper right corner of the window. User’s Manual...

  • Page 120: Making Of Mirroring Synchronize

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup ◆Making of mirroring synchronize Data on mirrored drives is compared, and if a difference is found, data on the drives will be copied between HDDs and data on the mirrored drives will be automatically unified. Synchronization by Rapid storage technology cannot be suspended while it is in progress.

  • Page 121: Create Raid Drive (Mirroring)

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup ◆Create RAID drive (Mirroring) You can create a mirroring RAID drive from Rapid storage technology. 1. Select “Create Volume” on the Array drive. When the RAID drive is made by the total content of HDD 2 piece connected, “Make” item is not displayed.
  • Page 122 Chapter７ Software RAID setup 3. Check “Yes:*****” and select “Next”. Input Name and Advanced arbitrarity. User’s Manual...
  • Page 123 Chapter７ Software RAID setup 4. Select “Create Volume”. 5. After the wizard displayed, selected “OK”. 6. When the wizard is finished, a new RAID drive create. User’s Manual...

  • Page 124: Delete Raid Drive (Mirroring)

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup ◆Delete RAID drive (Mirroring) You can delete a mirroring RAID drive from Rapid storage technology. 1. Select “Manage”, select the RAID drive that you want to delete. 2. Select “Delete volume”. 3. After the wizard window is displayed, select “Yes”. 4.

  • Page 125: For The Error

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup ◆For the error If an error occurs in a RAID drive or a HDD, you can check the status of the Array, the mirroring-configured RAID drive, and the HDD using Rapid storage technology. Each status can be checked through the “Status” or “Management” of Rapid storage technology. ■Status ※One mirroring-configured HDD is not connected.

  • Page 126: Confirming The Error Log

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup Details on errors HDD and RAID drive errors are shown. Repair the RAID drive or replace the HDD optionally in accordance with the type of error. RAID errors cannot be detected by the application. Therefore, check for errors using the icon displayed in the status bar. ◆Confirming the error log When an error occurs in a RAID drive, it is logged into the Windows-standard “Event Viewer”.

  • Page 127: Raid Setup When Replacing The Hdd

    Chapter７ Software RAID setup RAID setup when replacing the HDD The VPC-2000 series is installed with a RAID-1 Array created. However, if a HDD is replaced, you must reconfigure the mirroring RAID drive in the Array. Set up the RAID in accordance with the following procedure.
  • Page 128 Chapter７ Software RAID setup 3. Move to a mirroring-configured (replaced) HDD by pressing the <↑> and <↓> keys and confirm your choice by pressing the <Enter> key. In the Main window of the RAID utility, the “Status” item under “RAID Volume” item changes to “Rebuild” and the “Type/Status(Vol ID)”...

  • Page 129: Chapter８ Hardware Raid Setup

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup This chapter describes hardware mirroring (RAID1) setup. We only support mirroring. We do not support operation for other RAIDs (RAID0, RAID5, and RAID10). Be aware that functions not supported are outside the scope of the warranty. Hardware RAIDs are also hot-swappable.

  • Page 130: Switch Setting

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup ◆Switch setting ■DIP switch : S1 Table 8.3 DIP switch setting Function State usually (Factory default setting) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Setting 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Setting 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The DIP switch can be operated by deteching the front fan...

  • Page 131: Internal Led Status

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup ◆Internal LED status Drive 1 Access LED Drive 2 Front bezel Table 8.5 LED status Operation Access LED Drive LED Boot up Green lighting Green lighting Normal performance Green lighting ※1 Faulty Orange lighting Copy destination：Orange blinking Green lighting ※2 Rebuilding...

  • Page 132: Hardware Raid Setup

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup Hardware RAID setup Information and the state of HDDs that it is existing in the mirroring composition can be observed by the utiliry. Regarding this utility, refer to Chapter 6 “Software utility” – “Hardware RAID monitoring tool”. The state of HDDs that it is existing in the mirroring composition can be observed by the mirror card LED.
  • Page 133 Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup Table 8.6 Mirror card status Status Explanation Both drives are normal and the system is operating normally. Normal Read from either drive and write the same data to both drives. One drive is faulty and the system remains capable of operation. Faulty Two drives are faulty and the system has been deactivated.

  • Page 134: For The Error

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup ◆For the error If an error occurs in a mirroring-configured HDD, you can check the status of the HDD using a utility or the mirror card LED. Replace the HDD optionally in accordance with the type of error. Table 8.7 HDD error Normal Abnormal...

  • Page 135: Raid Setup When Replacing The Hdd

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup ◆RAID setup when replacing the HDD This section describes the setup for replacing a mirroring-configured HDD. Set it up along the number of exchanged HDD. Prepare a HDD for replacement with the same type and capacity. ●When replaced HDD is one Prepare a good HDD and replace a faulty HDD with it.

  • Page 136: Hot-Swap

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup ■When replaced HDD is two Prepare two good HDDs, and after replacing two existing HDDs with them, recover it. However, regarding replacement of HDDs, refer to Chapter 3 “Setup of Hardware” – “Installation of Hard Disks”. Regarding the recovery, refer to This Chapter “OS recovery setting”.

  • Page 137: Os Recovery Setting

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup OS recovery setting This section consists of notes on OS recovery with the mirror card connected. Usually, you should perform recovery using recovery media after connecting two HDDs to the mirror card. If both HDDs connected to the mirror card recognize the card as normal, you can perform recovery using recovery media and bypassing the above step.

  • Page 138: Faq・Troubleshooting

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup FAQ・Troubleshooting This section consists of FAQ and troubleshooting related to mirror cards. When you run into trouble, refer to the relevant items. ◆FAQ ●I am not sure in which direction the data between HDDs is copied. ・If a faulty HDD is replaced through hot-plugging, data is copied from the existing HDD to the replacement HDD.

  • Page 139: Troubleshooting

    Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup ◆Troubleshooting ●The OS does not boot. ・Check if switches 1 to 8 of S1 (DIP switches) are all OFF. If not, after setting them all to OFF, turn on the power again. ・Check that the cables are properly connected. ・Check the LED on the mirror card.
  • Page 140 Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup ●Rebuild failure (Read error) A read error occurs from the source during rebuilding. Conduct restore in accordance with the procedure described below. Utiliry Rebuild failure This the restoration operation restores the error sector and not restores the data. Because there is fear of the system may become unstable according to the data is lost, recovers optionally in accordance.
  • Page 141 Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup 4. Turn off the power and set the DIP switch for the mirror card for setting 2. ※How to set the DIP switch of the mirror card are the same as step 1 of this procedure. 5.
  • Page 142 Chapter８ Hardware RAID setup ●Restoration failure When the restoration of the before item “Rebuilding failure” failed, follows the following steps according to each state. One HDD Two HDDs Utility ※The Failure of restoration doesn’t check from the mirror card LED. Check only the utility.

  • Page 143: Chapter９ List Of Options

    Chapter９ List of options Chapter９ List of options ■Parts for maintenance exchange Name Model 3.5inch SATA Hard disk (Capacity 160GB) PC-HDD160G-3SATA 3.5inch SATA Hard disk (Capacity 2TB) PC-HDD2TB-3SATA User’s Manual...
  • Page 144 VPC-2000 Series User’s Manual CONTEC CO.,LTD. Apr 2011 Edition 3-9-31, Himesato, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 555-0025, Japan Japanese http://www.contec.co.jp/ English http://www.contec.com/ Chinese http://www.contec.com.cn/ All rights reserved. This product and this document are protected by copyright law. Unauthorized copying, duplication, reproduction, and tampering are prohibited.

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